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Colosimo and Saelua Earn AVCA Honorable Mention All-America Accolades

Springfield, Mass. – December 11, 2025 - The Springfield College women's volleyball program had two student-athletes named to the 2025 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Division III Women's Volleyball All-America Teams following another outstanding season on Alden Street.

Leading the way for the Pride were junior setter Tori Colosimo (Fairport, N.Y.) and junior middle blocker Jodi Saelua (Mililani, Hawaii), who were both named AVCA All-America Honorable Mention selections. This is the second All-America honor for Colosimo, who also garnered the award in 2023, while this is the first career selection for Saelua.

Under the direction of head coach Moira Long Springfield went 23-8 this season and once again earned an at-large berth to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. This marked the third straight season, Springfield was represented in the national tournament among the 64 best teams in the country.

Colosimo started in all 31 matches as a junior and recorded 927 total assists (8.83 per set) to go along with 81 kills, 57 aces, 41 blocks and 249 digs. She was named the Most Valuable Player and to the All-Tournament Team at the season opening Joel B. Dearing '79 Volleyball Classic after recording over 100 assists, 13 kills, nine digs, and six blocks over three matches and became the ninth student-athlete in Springfield women's volleyball history to eclipse 2,000 career assists. Colosimo was also recognized with New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) All-League Second Team honors and a spot on the AVCA All-Region I Team.

Saelua had a breakout junior season, making a name for herself as one of the best middle blockers in the league and the region. Saelua started in all 31 matches this fall and totaled 237 kills and a hitting percentage of .361 to go along with 104 total blocks. She ranked 20th in Division III in hitting percentage and in the top-60 nationally in blocks per set. Earlier this season, Saelua was also recognized with New England Women's and Men's Athletic Conference (NEWMAC) All-League Second Team honors and a spot on the AVCA All-Region I Team.

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Players Mentioned

Tori Colosimo

#10 Tori Colosimo

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Jodi Saelua

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Players Mentioned

Tori Colosimo

#10 Tori Colosimo

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Junior
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Jodi Saelua

#16 Jodi Saelua

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Junior
Spike and Serve Volleyball
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